Kick off the summer grilling season with Grillin’ and Chillin‘, a free Meet the Makers tasting event on Saturday, June 20, from noon to 4 p.m at our Woodstock location. The event will feature tastings from local meat and beer producers outside by the Woodstock Garden Center. Kiss the Cow farm will also be serving up samples of their delicious organic Vermont ice cream! 

“Summer is the season when Vermonters can truly build an entire meal from local ingredients,” said Amelia Rappaport, partner at Woodstock Farmers’ Market. “From fresh vegetables and sweet corn to local meats, cheeses, and other dairy products, nearly every part of your plate can come from a local farmer or maker. This event is a chance to celebrate the producers who make that possible.” So bring a friend, meet the makers, and embrace the summer grilling season in Vermont. Read on to learn more about the six Vermont producers attending the event!

Local Meat 

5th Quarter Butcher + Provisions, Waitsfield , VT

5th Quarter Butcher + Provisions, located in Vermont’s Mad River Valley, partners with local farmers to provide high-quality, locally raised meats and handcrafted sausages and charcuterie. They focus on whole-animal butchery as part of their commitment to sustainable sourcing methods. Owner Josh Turka will be at our event offering samples of their hot dogs and handcrafted sausages including beer bratwursts made with The Good Ol’ Days, our collaboration lager with Rutland Beer Works. 

Vermont Family Farms, North Springfield, VT

Vermont Family Farms works with family-owned farms across the state to provide reliably flavorful beef and pork raised with care right here in Vermont. Their commitment to responsible farming supports Vermont farmers and their families, while helping maintain Vermont’s working landscape. On Saturday, June 20, Bill Kuhnert will be grilling mini beef patties made with their organic ground beef!

Local Beer 

Mount Holly Beer Co., Belmont, VT

In 2020, Dan Tilly was working remotely from Vermont selling stocks on a London-based trading floor, while balancing his “side hustle” selling beer. Now, Mount Holly Beer, located just behind Okemo Mountain in Belmont, VT, is a beloved brewery known for sourcing quality ingredients and fostering strong relationships with their growers. Their brewing approach is geared towards purity of flavor so that they distract as little as possible from what their growers and nature provide.

Rutland Beer Works, Rutland, VT

Rutland Beer Works is a craft brewery located in—you guessed it!—Rutland, VT. They are known for their everyday classics such as Lake Monster and Pine Hill as well as their creative seasonal brews including Swamp Donkey and Raspberry Radiance. Plus, check out The Good Ol’ Days, our summer collaborative American lager!

Zero Gravity Craft Brewery, Burlington, VT

What started in 2004 as a small brewery inside American Flatbread Burlington Hearth in Burlington, VT, has since expanded to one of Vermont’s best-known breweries! Zero Gravity crafts easy-drinking, high-quality beers such as their popular Green State Lager and Conehead IPA. They are inspired by classic brewing traditions, balanced flavors, and the idea that great beer should be approachable and enjoyable for everyone. Make sure you try their nonalcoholic options as well!

Vermont Ice Cream

Kiss the Cow Farm, Barnard, VT

Kiss the Cow Farm in Barnard, VT, is an organic, grass-based dairy owned and run by Lisa and Randy Robar. They focus on stewarding the land and improving soil, drainage, and infrastructure in order to keep it healthy and accessible for generations to come. Make sure to try their delicious, all-natural ice cream, which is made using organic milk from their small herd of Jersey and Normande cows.